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**Nima** · 08-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Hello:
I am replacing the hydroboost on my 05 silverado due to it's leakage. I need to reuse the pushrod, spring and spring retainer clip but I don't know how to get the reatainer clip out! Do I have to bend some of the pins around it? Is there any trick?
Thanks

**Boog** · 08-15-2009, 07:30 PM

Hi Nima. I'm not sure how that one is made but some of the older ones are throw aways meaning you just about have to tear them up to get them off and they are a dealer only item the last I heard. Maybe your luck will be better getting it off.

**Nima** · 08-15-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks for input. Well, the little paper which came with the new one says I have to take them off and reuse them. I was thinking to go to dealer and get one but it is already after 5 pm sat!. If the s... instruction would say to get a new one, I wouldn't tear apart on Sat afternoon before buying one.

AirMale · 08-20-2009, 07:29 AM

push the spring retainer in and swivel it out diagonally. The retainer is very forgiving.

08-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	need help with hydorboost Hello: I am replacing the hydroboost on my 05 silverado due to it's leakage. I need to reuse the pushrod, spring and spring retainer clip but I don't know how to get the reatainer clip out! Do I have to bend some of the pins around it? Is there any trick? Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

08-15-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: need help with hydorboost Hi Nima. I'm not sure how that one is made but some of the older ones are throw aways meaning you just about have to tear them up to get them off and they are a dealer only item the last I heard. Maybe your luck will be better getting it off. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-15-2009, 07:50 PM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	Re: need help with hydorboost Thanks for input. Well, the little paper which came with the new one says I have to take them off and reuse them. I was thinking to go to dealer and get one but it is already after 5 pm sat!. If the s... instruction would say to get a new one, I wouldn't tear apart on Sat afternoon before buying one. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

08-20-2009, 07:29 AM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: need help with hydorboost push the spring retainer in and swivel it out diagonally. The retainer is very forgiving. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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